Job summary
We are looking for a Senior Technologist/Radiographer to join our Molecular Imaging at The Harley Street Clinic and Leaders of Oncology Care, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
At The Harley Street Clinic and Leaders in Oncology Care, we provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC.
Our Molecular Imaging Department incorporates all aspects of oncological and non-oncological radioisotope imaging as well as radioisotope therapy. The department at The Harley Street Clinic has 1 PET/CT scanner and 1 SPECT/CT gamma-camera and offers diagnostic molecular imaging tests to both adult and paediatric patients. The LOC department has 1 PET/CT scanner and offers both Diagnostic CT and PET/CT scans to adult patients only.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Molecular Imaging Technologist to join our friendly and fast paced department. A degree of flexibility and adaptability to support the service needs will be expected. You will play a very active role on the training of junior staff and help us drive our quality improvement programme. You will have a positive and a strong team player attitude. You will have solid past experience in diagnostics Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT. Previous experience in therapeutic Nuclear Medicine is desirable, but not essential. Previous senior-level experience is expected as well as the ability to work independently.
About us
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Technologist/Radiographer at The Harley Street Clinic, you will be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal duties
- To skilfully perform a wide range of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT scans
- To act as an Operator under IR(ME)R17,
- To ensure that quality assurance of equipment is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and report faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implement corrective action,
- To comply with legislative and hospital policies & procedures to ensure patient safety, in particular Radiation Protection and Infection Control.
- To liaise with reporting consultants to clarify or discuss requests for complex examinations.
- To prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care through good clinical practice.
- To be able to work unsupervised, seeking advice from the superintendent or medical staff when required.
- To rotate between departments as required.
- To assist with training of new staff.
- To assist with patient bookings and administrative duties where necessary.
- To support departmental audits in accordance with clinical governance policies.
- To assist with the implementation of new policies within the department and monitor their effectiveness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal duties
- To skilfully perform a wide range of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT scans
- To act as an Operator under IR(ME)R17,
- To ensure that quality assurance of equipment is carried out in line with departmental policy, recording and report faults in a timely manner and where appropriate implement corrective action,
- To comply with legislative and hospital policies & procedures to ensure patient safety, in particular Radiation Protection and Infection Control.
- To liaise with reporting consultants to clarify or discuss requests for complex examinations.
- To prioritise patients to ensure optimum efficiency and service quality.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care through good clinical practice.
- To be able to work unsupervised, seeking advice from the superintendent or medical staff when required.
- To rotate between departments as required.
- To assist with training of new staff.
- To assist with patient bookings and administrative duties where necessary.
- To support departmental audits in accordance with clinical governance policies.
- To assist with the implementation of new policies within the department and monitor their effectiveness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging or similar
- RTC registration
- Previous senior-level experience with comprehensive post qualification work experience Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nuclear Medicine, Medical Imaging or similar
- RTC registration
- Previous senior-level experience with comprehensive post qualification work experience Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
